I did the same thing -- because I wanted to make sure it was right the first time, with no alterations needed.
Chase, if it makes you feel any better, I went to the "best" tailor in town. He charged me $50, spent the entire time acting incredibly offended and telling me that I was stealing from him, putting him out of business, etc. Then he told me if I wanted measurements for a shirt and jeans it would be another $50. Each. I declined. I found out later that the...